Chris McCausland Makes History as Strictly Come Dancing’s First Blind Winner
- Update Time : 06:00:05 am, Sunday, 15 December 2024
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Chris McCausland winning Strictly 2024? Absolute game-changer. Not just for the whole “first blind contestant” thing—which, let’s be real, is wild enough on its own—but because the dude actually blew everyone away. Judges, audience, Britain’s gran on the sofa—he had ’em all hooked. I mean, you could feel something big happening, like the whole nation rooting for the guy. And honestly, after that kind of journey? You just wanna stand up and cheer, even if dancing’s not your thing.
So, here’s a guy—47, funny as hell, spent years losing his sight to retinitis pigmentosa, and he still struts onto live TV and learns to dance. Can you imagine the guts? A lot of people would’ve just thought, “No way, can’t do that.” But Chris? Nah. He went at it full-throttle. His win didn’t just feel like a trophy gig—it was a massive middle finger to everyone who’s ever been told “you can’t.”
Every Saturday night, he and Dianne Buswell, his pro partner, just smashed it. Chemistry off the charts. Remember their waltz to “You’ll Never Walk Alone”? I swear, tears everywhere. Mighta even got a little misty myself (no shame). And that “Instant Karma” routine? The blackout moment? That was not just dance—that was art, real experiential stuff. Literally viral—Twitter couldn’t shut up about it for days.
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Finals night was bonkers. Loads of heavy hitters in the mix—JB Gill, Sarah Hadland, Tasha Ghouri—so it wasn’t like he won by default. But the public bit hard for Chris. You could tell—this was someone who inspired people, not just a talented dancer but a symbol, you know?
And the speech! Jeez, if you didn’t get chills, are you even human? He’s up there, saying it for all the underdogs, everyone who’s ever been sidelined. Kinda felt like he was standing on that stage for a lot more people than just himself. Dianne, too, got all sappy about the teamwork. Gotta love a duo that’s actually a duo, right?
Judges? Even they dropped the act and got a bit weepy. Motsi’s out here saying, “I’m a mess.” Anton whipping out metaphors like Chris is the second coming of Fred Astaire, but, you know, with more heart. Even Craig—who usually looks like he snacks on dreams and toddler tears—starts scribbling poetry about it all.
Chris’s win, though, actually means something. Not just for him—huge for disability representation on TV. Finally, a bit of proof that, under the glitter and sequins, Strictly can be a place for everyone. Steven Morris from Sense said it best—Chris just leveled barriers people thought were impossible. And hey, let’s not forget Tasha Ghouri being in the final too, repping the deaf community. Strictly’s turning into this proper banner for “yeah, you can.”
And, look, the other finalists? No shade—they absolutely killed it. JB’s Mary Poppins routine was ridiculous (in a good way), Tasha and Aljaž had that “Someone You Loved” number that had everyone in bits, and Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola’s American Smooth? Ooof. Quality stuff all around. But Chris and Dianne? They closed it out in style.
This was the 20th anniversary series, so of course a bit of behind-the-scenes gossip and drama crept in, but Chris’s win basically cut through all that noise. Like—yeah, some contestants got mouthy, classic Strictly. Still, the takeaway? Sometimes this show really does change things and tell stories that stick around long after the confetti settles.
Anyway—Chris McCausland, Strictly champ. Who’d have thought? What a legend.
Man, McCausland’s win totally blew up online—people just couldn’t stop raving about him and Dianne. Like, social feeds were packed. One fan basically yelled (in tweet form), “Chris McCausland, you absolute legend! Your partnership with Dianne was everything! You made us feel everything. Congratulations!” Honestly, you could just feel the excitement jumping off the screen. Someone else chimed in, “I’ve never been so pleased for a couple to win. Chris and Dianne have been truly inspirational.” You could just tell—folks weren’t just happy. They were moved.
Anyway, McCausland taking the trophy in Strictly 2024? That’s way bigger than a glitterball. For real, it’s this wild proof that, hey, dreams aren’t just pretty words on a mug, you know? The guy smashed through a bunch of expectations—dancing, sure, but also giving a giant middle finger to the idea that disability shuts doors. You could see how much he put in, and Dianne was right there the whole ride. That kind of partnership? Legendary stuff. McCausland didn’t just win a show, he rewrote his own story, and maybe gave a few more people permission to chase theirs, too.
